The American TV network FOX will be co-commenting the Minnesota Vikings game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 on Sunday with Greg Olsen. This decision is now causing some resentment for the Vikings, as the Carolina Panthers’ tight end is currently on IR, but could be active again against the Vikings in December.
According to a report from NFL. com, Viking’s General Manager Rick Spielman spoke to the NFL about the situation and told the FOX league that he thought it was inappropriate. Olsen is standing on IR with a foot injury, but could be activated in week 12. On the 10th. The Panthers and Vikings will finally have a duel on December 12th.
A request from the Vikings to use Olsen in another game instead was rejected by FOX. The League made this statement:”We had no objections. The player will be in the commentator’s booth, not attending training or production meetings.”
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to make our transmission with pro-bowler Greg Olsen a fun and informative experience this Sunday,”says FOX in a statement,”We fully respect the concerns of the Vikings and will limit Olsen’s access to the game. We look forward to welcoming him in the commentator’s booth and giving the audience a unique perspective on Sunday.”
In 2014, for example, the then Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck commented on a game of the Rams against the Cardinals and Marcus Allen did the same in 1994 with Lions against Buccaneers.